Health care employs nearly 400,000 people in Minnesota and there is projected long-term demand for health care workers. Currently, there is extremely high demand for many types of health care workers – from entry level to highly specialized. Make a difference in the lives of others.
Free Nursing Assistant Training for New Americans - evenings
Our Free Nursing Assistant Training program is specifically designed for New Americans, and it is tuition-free. We have high graduation rates and great success with job placement due to our long standing relationships with top employers. Our training, academic support, career guidance, and financial coaching enable new Americans to achieve self-sufficiency and full membership in American life. Program is taught via zoom with in person clinicals.
How to Participate
Applicants must be foreign born, have permission to work in US and pass an English Reading Assessment. An Intermediate English level is required.
Open online registration at iimn.org/cna
Or Join an information session every Wednesday in May at 10am on Zoom. https://iimn.org/programs/workforce-development/medical-careers/nursing-assistant-training/#register
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to achieve a Nursing Assistance State Certification. Additionally, graduates will work with an employment navigator to find a CNA job that is a good fit for them.
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Program Costs
This program is free for everyone eligible.
- Foreign-born
- Valid US work permit
- Intermediate English level